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Isaiah 16:7 · KJV

"Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
6We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so.
7Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken.
8For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto Jazer, they wandered through the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone over the sea.
9Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to loss in your life?

2

What does mourning for others look like for you?

3

When have you felt the weight of someone else's pain?

Life Application

grief

Take time to mourn with those who are suffering. Reach out to friends or family who may need support.

empathy

Practice empathy by actively listening to others' struggles and offering your presence.

Places in This Verse

Kir-hareseth

Kir-hareseth was a significant city in Moab, often associated with its fortified structures. Its destruction symbolizes the broader judgment against Moab.

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